Description
A simple and flavorful Pasta Napoletana recipe that features a rich tomato-based sauce with garlic and herbs, tossed with spaghetti and garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or other long pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can add sautéed mushrooms, olives, or anchovies for a heartier variation.
- Best served with crusty bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
